Feature Search is the process of searching for distinctive feature in [[visual search]] tasks. Such as color, size, orientation or shape. Feature searches can sometimes be easily conducted if the target stimulus has a distinctive feature compared to its distracters. The object often appears to “pop out” of the display.

Feature Search is the process of searching for distinctive feature in [[visual search]] tasks. Such as color, size, orientation or shape. Feature searches can sometimes be easily conducted if the target stimulus has a distinctive feature compared to its distracters. The object often appears to “pop out” of the display.

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A unique feature which causes a stimulus to “pop out” is referred to as a feature singleton. Feature singletons can also attract attention even if they are distracters.

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A unique feature which causes a stimulus to “pop out” is referred to as a [[feature singleton]]. Feature singletons can also attract attention even if they are distracters.

Feature Search is the process of searching for distinctive feature in visual search tasks. Such as color, size, orientation or shape. Feature searches can sometimes be easily conducted if the target stimulus has a distinctive feature compared to its distracters. The object often appears to “pop out” of the display.

A unique feature which causes a stimulus to “pop out” is referred to as a feature singleton. Feature singletons can also attract attention even if they are distracters.